Nonprofit · EIN 84-3215929
UPCYCLED INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $49,761 | $94,284 | -$44,523 | $38,960 | $0 | $38,960 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $91,953 | $112,108 | -$20,155 | $95,321 | $0 | $95,321 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $133,693 | $118,886 | $14,807 | $115,476 | $0 | $115,476 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $46,508
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,950
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $303
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $54,875
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $66,226
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $7,000
- Occupancy
- $16,898
- Other expenses
- $4,160
- Program services (functional)
- $95,321
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $95,321
- Total assets, end of year
- $38,960
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $38,960
- Cash, savings and investments
- $4,053
- Gross receipts
- $49,761
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Goncalves | Officer | 30 | $31,000 |
| Freddie Striano | Officer | 20 | $23,875 |
| Darryl Pastor | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Alec Bovil | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Andrew Sherman | Director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Goncalves | Officer | 40 | $51,500 |
| Freddie Striano | Officer | 30 | $36,150 |
| Dan Fucich | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Casey Dyson | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Andrew Sherman | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Darryl Pastor | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Alec Bovil | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Striano | Officer | 30 | $23 |
| Orlando Goncalves | Officer | 30 | $23 |
| Dan Fucich | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Kelsey Abernathy | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Andrew Sherman | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Brittany Wisneiski | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Christina Dandy | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Darryl Pastor | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Alec Bovil | Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6879 MANY DAYS, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4620
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 6879 Many Days, Columbia MD 21045
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Alfred Striano, 6879 Many Days, Columbia MD 21045
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Alfred Striano, Founder
- Website
- www.goupcycled.com
Mission
The primary exempt purpose of Upcycled is to expand community awareness regarding the plastic crisis, encourage recycling through the creation of lumber from recycled plastics, and reduce waste in landfills. The lumber is used to build structures such as garden beds, benches, and picnic tables that are donated to local parks, schools, and community spaces. Upcycled intends to collaborate with the county at the local landfill and/or work with local partners to install additional community collection bins to encourage community members to redirect appropriate waste to Upcycled so that we can transform it. This has the added benefits of redirecting plastic waste from landfills while starting a conversation with the community surrounding the plastic crisis and providing single-use plastic with a long-term purpose.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, Upcycled achieved several key milestones in expanding its impact on sustainability, education, and community engagement. One of the most significant accomplishments was the completion of our recycling facility, which became fully operational after the installation of electricity. This milestone enhances our ability to process and upcycle plastic waste, further advancing our mission to transform discarded materials into valuable community resources. This year, we also successfully completed our internship program, hiring two high school seniors for part-time positions. This opportunity provided hands-on experience in sustainability and workforce development, equipping students with skills in recycling operations and environmental education. The program not only strengthened our engagement with local youth but also reinforced our commitment to fostering the next generation of environmental leaders. Upcycled made significant progress with its Waste to Wonder project, surpassing 8,000 pounds of plastic upcycled, with 3,800 pounds processed in 2024 alone. This initiative continues to drive large-scale waste reduction efforts and provides sustainable materials for community projects, schools, and nonprofit partners. Additionally, 2024 marked the launch of our new afterschool hands-on workshop program in partnership with local schools. Through this initiative, we conducted eight workshop sessions and participated in two community events, engaging students in interactive environmental education and creative upcycling projects. Due to its success, this program will be expanded and continued into 2025, allowing even more students to develop sustainability skills while making a tangible impact in their communities. These accomplishments reflect Upcycled's growth, innovation, and commitment to sustainability education. As we move into 2025, we remain focused on expanding our programs, deepening community partnerships, and furthering our mission to combat plastic waste through hands-on engagement and creative solutions.Expenses $95,321 · grants $45,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3215929
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $38,960
- Income (IRS master file)
- $49,761
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $49,761 | $94,284 | $38,960 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $91,953 | $112,108 | $95,321 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $133,693 | $118,886 | $115,476 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Alfred Striano | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-3215929).
Questions about UPCYCLED INC
- What is the EIN of UPCYCLED INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UPCYCLED INC is 84-3215929.
- Is UPCYCLED INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to UPCYCLED INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UPCYCLED INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of UPCYCLED INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UPCYCLED INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UPCYCLED INC?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Alfred Striano.
- Who are the officers and directors of UPCYCLED INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $31,000 (Orlando Goncalves, Officer).
- How much revenue does UPCYCLED INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,761, expenses of $94,284 and total assets of $38,960 at year end.
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